http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/2009/11/mets-marlins-in-san-juan-may-b.html

…then it definitely opens up a corner spot in the outfield (or at least allows for a more open competition).

In my mind, he can’t possibly be any worse out there than Cust was, and the A’s didn’t seem to have a problem running Jack out there on a regular basis.

Being a younger, more athletic guy, I would imagine Carter could make himself into at least an average defender, which if he hits is all anyone would ever ask of him.

I don’t think the A’s see Everidge as a legit prospect, and his future opportunities are going to be limited. I think the 1B job is Barton’s – regardless of ST numbers, simply because Doolittle knee slowed his progress.

When Doolittle is ready, it wouldn’t surprise me to see Barton moved to the outfield, Doolittle at 1B and Hairston moved. To me Hairston doesn’t possess the kind of skill set you would expect to see a championship contender to have in a corner outfield spot.

Yes, I know this club is nowhere near being a championship contender, but the pieces are there, and this is going to be very, very good team by late next season. If they can play .500 ball through the ASB, we could have our first meaningful Aug/Sept games since 2006.

To me, the ’10 club is going to look a lot like the ’99 club – a good but not great team, that’s right on the brink of something special.